AL Shëngjin, Lezhë, Albania • Adriatic Sea

Rana e Hedhun

A dramatic geological wonder where towering sand dunes plunge straight from pine mountain slopes into the Adriatic.

Rana e Hedhun in Shëngjin, Lezhë, Albania

Photo: Antigravity Visual Archive (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

Field Notes & Regional Context

  • Climb to the crest of the sand dune for an unbroken panoramic view across the entire Gulf of Drin.
  • A wooden boardwalk connects the pine forest parking area directly to the beach edge.

Coastal Specifications & Climatology

Summer Sea Temperature (NOAA 30-Yr) 24°C (Peak Air: 29°C)
Optimal Season Window Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Shoreline Composition & Gradient Golden Sand • Gradual Drop
Water Clarity & Scenery Turquoise (Clarity: 4.7/5 • Scenery: 5/5)
Estimated Daily Traveler Budget €32/day (Sunbeds: €8)
Coordinates 41.8392°N, 19.5858°E

Verified Amenities

Bathrooms: Available
Showers: Available
Free Parking: Available
Food / Tavernas: Available
Good for Kids: Safe Entry
Lifeguard: Seasonal Duty
Sunbed Rentals: Available
Natural Shade: Present
Wheelchair Accessible: Accessible
Watersports: Active
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